Position announcement: Electronic Reference Development Librarian

[Joy Schwarz]

Forwarded on behalf of Ken Hall, Coordinator, Winnefox Library System.
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Position Announcement:
Electronic Reference Development Librarian
Winnefox Library System

Salary Range:  $33,888 to $43,380

The system Electronic Reference Development Librarian (ERDL) is
responsible for coordinating electronic reference development between
and for the Winnefox System and thirty member libraries.  Winnefox has a
long history of service cooperation and mutual assistance between the
system, our resource library, and all member libraries.  The ERDL will
continue this spirit of cooperation by leading the development of
electronic reference services as we enter the next golden age of public
library development.  Specific projects will include further developing
the Winnefox Web presence along with that of member libraries to bring
all of the considerable electronic information resources of system
libraries to the remote user; development of an electronic book
collection; and selection and development of electronic reference
resources.  Near future projects may include developing 24 - 7 live
online reference capability and/or digitization of local information
resources.

The ERDL will work closely with other Winnefox staff, resource library
staff including the resource library ERDL, and representatives of other
member libraries.  Winnefox maintains a shared library 
circulation/information system (DRA) for its members including a shared
catalog < http://axp.winnefox.org/www/wls/catalog.html > and Internet access.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is both a team player and a 
leader.

Benefits include a liberal vacation allowance, excellent health
insurance, participation in the Wisconsin Public Employee Retirement
System, life insurance, and strong support for continuing education. 
Winnefox believes that the only way to provide growth and development
for the system is to provide opportunities for intellectual growth and
development for our employees.

Winnefox Library System is housed in the recently renovated and expanded
Oshkosh Public Library < http://axp.winnefox.org/www/ > in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Oshkosh is a growing community, host to one of the University of Wisconsin 
campuses < http://www.uwosh.edu/ >, the world renowned Experimental Aircraft 
Association and Museum < http://www.eaa.org/ >, beautiful parks, and history 
and art museums < http://www.oshkoshcvb.org/attracts.htm >.  Oshkosh offers 
the amenities of urban living in a more rural environment.  All of Wisconsin's
major cities, including Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay are within a 90
minute drive of Oshkosh.  The Oshkosh - Appleton area, known as the Fox
Cities < http://www.foxcities.org/ >, is the fastest growing area of the 
state with a well-diversified, stable economy.  For more information about 
Oshkosh visit < http://www.oshkoshonthewater.com >.  You may visit Winnefox 
on the web at < http://axp.winnefox.org/ >.

The successful candidate for this position will possess either an MLS
from an ALA-accredited institution with a strong background in
reference, an electronic environment, and web page development,  OR  the
successful candidate will possess a degree in information technology
with training and/or experience in NT server administration with
experience working in a public library or public library system. 
Candidates may combine credentials in both areas of expertise.

To receive a complete job description, or to ask questions about the
position, call Ken Hall, System Coordinator, at 920-236-5222, or email
< hall at winnefox.org >.  Applicants should submit a letter of application,
resume, and three current references to Ken at Winnefox Library System,
106 Washington, Oshkosh, WI 54901.

Interviews will be scheduled starting in January.  We will accept
applications until the right applicant is found.  Applications for this
position will be shared with the Resource Library for similar openings. 
Winnefox is an Equal Opportunity Employer/MF.

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Joy Schwarz                           |  Any sufficiently
Web Coordinator/I.L.L. Librarian      |  advanced technology
Winnefox Library System               |  is indistinguishable
Oshkosh, WI  USA                      |  from magic. 
http://axp.winnefox.org               |      Clarke's Third Law  	
http://oshkoshonthewater.com                 Arthur C. Clarke